About the JBA

Welcome to San Jose's Japantown

The JBA

Formerly the Jackson-Taylor Business & Professional Association, the Japantown Business Association continues the legacy of community and business support of the old Chinatown/Japantown area.

The JBA manages the local Business Improvement District (BID). It became the third BID in San Jose in 1987.

 

Current objectives:

  • To promote public awareness and appreciation for Japantown.

  • To work with local government agencies to promote and preserve Japantown as a cultural and historic resource.

  • To encourage the preservation of photos and artifacts that reflect the ethnic and historical fabric of the community.

  • To sponsor special events and fundraisers that support the JBA goals, such as our Japantown Certified Farmer’s Market.


The JBA Board

 

President

Tamiko Rast

Rasteroids Design

Vice President

Jim Nagareda

Nikkei Traditions

Treasurer

Carolyn Kogura

Kogura Company

 

Secretary

Miles Rast

Rasteroids Design

Jacqueline Bates

Prayer Garden Church of God

Richard Kogura

Kogura Company

 

My Nguyen

Headliners

Carole Rast

Roy’s Station

Mark Santo / Lynne Yamaichi

Santo Market

 

Jordan Trigg

Jack’s Bar, 7 Bamboo, Jtown Pizza, Spread

Rina Trigg

Jack's Bar, 7 Bamboo, Jtown Pizza, Spread

Patty Dobashi Yasukawa

Dobashi Properties, Inc.